CyberVista Physical Security and Business Continuity Questions and Answers Flashcards

What physical security control uses a small enclosed space with two sets of interlocking doors to prevent tailgating?

Answer: Mantrap (airlock)

A mantrap requires an individual to authenticate before the second door opens, preventing unauthorized persons from following authorized users.

Which environmental control is used to suppress fires in a data center without damaging electronic equipment?

Answer: Clean agent fire suppression (e.g., FM-200)

Clean agent systems suppress fire using gas compounds that do not leave residue or damage sensitive electronics, unlike water-based suppression.

What is the purpose of a Faraday cage in physical security?

Answer: To block electromagnetic signals from entering or leaving a shielded space

A Faraday cage is a mesh of conductive material that attenuates external electromagnetic fields, preventing wireless eavesdropping or EMI.

Which of the following best defines a Recovery Time Objective (RTO)?

Answer: The maximum acceptable time to restore a system or process after a disruption

RTO defines how quickly a system must be restored after an incident to avoid unacceptable business impact.

What does Recovery Point Objective (RPO) measure?

Answer: The maximum amount of data loss an organization can tolerate, expressed as a time interval

RPO defines the oldest data that is acceptable to restore to; a 1-hour RPO means you may lose up to one hour of transactions.

Which type of backup site is fully equipped and operational, allowing near-immediate failover during a disaster?

Answer: Hot site

A hot site is a fully mirrored, always-on facility that can take over operations within minutes of a primary site failure.